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FFAW-Unifor Applauds Provincial Government’s Move to Strengthen Owner-Operator Fishery with New Co-Op Model for Snow Crab Harvesters

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor proudly commends the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, for today’s announcement of the Industry Balance and Opportunity Licensing Approach, a transformative
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AGREEMENT REACHED ON SHRIMP PRICES

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On the third day of negotiations, a deal was reached with ASP on the price of shrimp. While last year had a year-long price of $1.36/lb, this year’s agreement reverts
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FFAW-Unifor Challenges Oceana Canada’s Misguided Narrative on Newfoundland and Labrador Capelin Fishery

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ST. JOHN’S, NL –The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), representing over 13,000 inshore fish harvesters and plant workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, strongly refutes Oceana Canada’s ongoing campaign
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PANEL SELECTS ASP PRICE FOR LOBSTER

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The decision on lobster was released this evening, with the Panel siding with ASP. The sole issue in dispute was whether to include Thursday – Tuesday or just Tuesday in
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LOBSTER OFFERS SUBMITTED TO PANEL

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The Panel hearing on lobster is taking place this morning, with a decision required by end of day April 14. The parties met this week but were unable to reach
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Media Release: FFAW Celebrates Victory in Snow Crab Pricing Decision

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April 10, 2025 ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is pleased to announce a significant victory for snow crab harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador following the recent decision by the pricing
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CLARIFICATION AROUND WEEKLY PRICES IN ASP’S FINAL OFFER

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**Reminder, no decision has been made as of posting this at 12:05PM ON APRIL 10, 2025** If the Panel selects ASP’s offer, fish harvesters would be bound to a weekly
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FFAW-Unifor Raises Alarm Over Environmental Risks from Grounded Ship on Newfoundland’s West Coast

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food & Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor), representing over 14,000 workers in Newfoundland and Labrador, is urgently calling attention to the grounding of the MSC
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REMINDER: CRAB PANEL PRICE EXPECTED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2025

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Reminder to harvesters that the decision for snow crab pricing is required ON OR BEFORE April 10, 2025 (tomorrow). The decision could be sent anytime between now and end of
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FFAW Commends Minister Byrne for Commitment to Free Enterprise and New Opportunities

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food & Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is applauding provincial Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Minister Gerry Byrne for his recent decisions that demonstrate a commitment
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